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Watermelon: A juicy dilemma for those with dysphagia

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 8

Watermelon: A juicy dilemma for those with dysphagia

Watermelon is a snack that many turn to when summer is around the corner. They’re juicy, sweet and refreshing…what’s not to love? For...

Dementia and Speech Pathology is more than Dysphagia

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 20

Dementia and Speech Pathology is more than Dysphagia

This Dementia Action Week, our Speech Pathology team are highlighting how they can help people with Dementia for more than dysphagia....

A Deep Dive into Stroke Recovery with a Speech Pathologist

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 5

A Deep Dive into Stroke Recovery with a Speech Pathologist

Stroke is a serious health concern in Australia, affecting a substantial portion of the population. The latest figures from the Stroke...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 15

Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk

As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....

How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 9

How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes

A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...

RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 25

RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents

This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...

Supporting Swallowing and Communication for People with Huntington’s Disease

OSCAR Care Group

May 22

Supporting Swallowing and Communication for People with Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to die. It is estimated...

OSCAR Care Group

Mar 13

Dysphagia: To Thicken or not to Thicken

Thickened fluids play a key role in the management of swallowing difficulties, clinically known as dysphagia, but are they the best...

Peanut Butter: A Sticky Situation for people with dysphagia

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 20, 2023

Peanut Butter: A Sticky Situation for people with dysphagia

Peanut butter is a first choice for many when it comes to the array of spreads available to us, especially on toast for breakfast or a...

Can swallowing assessments be conducted via telehealth?

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 8, 2023

Can swallowing assessments be conducted via telehealth?

Telehealth is a rapidly growing space for our allied health professionals, specifically when it comes to our Speech Pathology practice at...

OSCAR Care Group

Apr 12, 2023

5 reasons why you need IDDSI training

A big part of our role as Speech Pathologists is providing education to others. This is particularly true for our training that we...

Resident’s choice and control: A difficult diagnosis to swallow

OSCAR Care Group

Mar 16, 2023

Resident’s choice and control: A difficult diagnosis to swallow

Dysphagia can be an overwhelming and devastating diagnosis for many people living with the condition, as well as their family and close...

All we want for Christmas is safe consumption

OSCAR Care Group

Dec 7, 2022

All we want for Christmas is safe consumption

The Christmas season is upon us, a season filled with presents, family and friends and way too much food. If you’re planning on having a...

OSCAR Care Group

Sep 19, 2022

Dementia awareness: You are not alone

Dementia is one of the worlds most feared illnesses. Its cruel and relentless nature and the way it impacts families is certainly...

OSCAR Care Group

Jul 28, 2022

We hate to be the bread-er of bad news

Crunchy toast with your favourite spread for breakfast, a big sandwich with lots of fillings for lunch, and a side of toast (yes, again)...

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 10, 2022

Finding your voice with MND

You may have seen talk in the media recently about ‘The Big Freeze’, or seen those blue beanies roaming around the streets of Melbourne...

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